Pain: Theory, Research, and Intervention (Health Psychological Series) [Paperback]

Sandra Horn (Author), Marcus Munafo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1997 | ISBN-10: 0335196888 | ISBN-13: 978-0335196883 | Edition: 1

* What explanations have been advanced for pain and and what are their shortcomings? * How do theoretical models account for apparent anomalies in the experience of pain? * What are the implications for clinical practice and how has practice guided theory? Psychology has made an enormous contribution to the understanding of pain and its phenomena, mechanisms, and treatments. This book explores and integrates current research in key areas of pain and pain management from a psychological perspective, and places recent developments in an historical context. The experience of pain cannot be captured in physiological terms, and treatments based on physical models are often inadequate. This book explores the multidimensional nature of pain mechanisms, including the roles of past experience, culture and personality, and considers the implications for research and treatment. The approach is primarily theoretical, but with a significant emphasis on clinical practice and application. This balance is often lacking in comparable texts, and is enhanced by the professional and research background of the authors. This clear and approachable text includes self-contained chapters that can be regarded as units of study and a unified glossary of terms completes the package. It is designed to provide a key resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in health psychology, clinical psychology and social psychology as well as students and practitioners in health and social welfare.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Horn and Munafo offer a good general overview of a complex field...The authors have clearly been successful in conveying to thereader the importance of psychological contributions to the experience of pain, and in summarizing the kinds of research and treatments that have emerged from our recognition of these contributions." - Journal of Health Psychology

About the Author

Sandra Horn is Course Director of the MSc in Health Psychology at the University of Southampton. She is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a background in multidisciplinary pain management and rehabilitation, and written a number of self-help books including one on drug-free pain relief. Marcus Munafo is a researcher in the Psychology Department at the University of Southampton. His research interests are in the area of post-operative pain management and intra-operative cognitive functioning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Open Univ Pr; 1 edition (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0335196888
• ISBN-13: 978-0335196883
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,890,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)